Surnames
The surname Kaplan
Source: TÜİK, ADNKS. The lists cover the 30 most common surnames for Türkiye and for each province.
What the surname Kaplan means
Tiger, a large predatory cat with stripes
An animal name is used directly as a surname. It can suggest strength.
What a surname means says nothing about the origins of the families who bear it.
Where is Kaplan among the most common surnames?
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. All surnames →